rebuild
ree-BIHLD
Rebuild (verb) means to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed. Example: “After the fire, the family decided to rebuild their home on the same spot.”
verb
1
To build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed.
"After the fire, the family decided to rebuild their home on the same spot."
"The town rebuilt the bridge after the flood washed it away."
"It took years to rebuild trust after the scandal."
noun
1
A period in which a team, organization, or system is reworked in hopes of improving.
"The club announced a full rebuild after finishing near the bottom of the league."
"Fans were patient during the rebuild, hoping the young players would improve."
"The franchise is in the middle of a multi-year rebuild."
How to use rebuild
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishConstructing or restoring something from the ground up after damage or decline.
Common pairings
rebuild trust
rebuild a house
a team in rebuild mode
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Word forms
- Plural
- rebuilds
- Third person singular
- rebuilds
- Past tense
- rebuilt
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After the fire, the family decided to _____ their home on the same spot.
Etymology
Formed from re- ("again") plus build.
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What does “rebuild” mean?
The word “rebuild” means to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed. In plain terms, constructing or restoring something from the ground up after damage or decline.
How do you pronounce “rebuild”?
“Rebuild” is pronounced ree-BIHLD (/ɹiːˈbɪld/ in IPA).
How do you use “rebuild” in a sentence?
Here is “rebuild” used in a sentence: “It took years to rebuild trust after the scandal.”
What part of speech is “rebuild”?
Depending on how it is used, “rebuild” can be a verb and a noun.
Is “rebuild” a common word?
“Rebuild” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “rebuild” have?
“Rebuild” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed.
What is the difference between 'rebuild' and 'repair'?
To repair is to fix damage while keeping the original structure largely intact, whereas to rebuild is to construct something again, often from the ground up, after it has been badly damaged or destroyed. Rebuilding is the bigger, more thorough job.
What is the difference between 'rebuild' and 'renovate'?
Renovating means updating or refurbishing something that still stands, such as modernising a kitchen. Rebuilding means constructing something again after it has been damaged or destroyed, or replacing it entirely.
What is the difference between 'rebuild' and 'reconstruct'?
The two are close in meaning, but 'rebuild' is the more everyday word for putting something up again after damage. 'Reconstruct' often sounds more formal or technical, and it can also mean piecing together how something happened, as in reconstructing an accident.
